OSHA Inspection: P.B. CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jun 21, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $319 · Current $319

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  (a) Establishment:  As of June 21, 2019, the employer had not certified to OSHA that the abatement had been completed for Citation 1, Items 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b from inspection number 1388167, issued on 04/25/2019, with a final order date of 05/30/2019.

Issued

Jun 21, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:  (a) Establishment:  As of June 21, 2019, the employer had not provided the required abatement documentation to OSHA for Citation 1, Items 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b from inspection number 1388167, issued on 04/25/2019, with a final order date of 05/30/2019.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,595 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage:    (a) At the jobsite:  On or about 3/27/2019, an unprotected extension cord ran across the street, exposing the cord to damage from heavy vehicle and equipment traffic.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

Apr 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  (a) At the front edge of the lot:  On or about 3/27/2019, an extension cord with outer insulation damage was being used to supply power to the portable air compressor.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,786 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):    (a) On the second floor of the residence:  On or about 3/27/2019, two employees working on the second floor of the residence were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet 10 inches.    (b) Under the stairway:  On or about 3/27/2019, an opening to the basement was not protected to prevent employees from falling approximately 8 feet 8 inches into the basement.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  (a) On the 2nd floor of the residence:  On or about 3/27/2019, the employer did not provide fall protection training to the employees exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize the hazards and to take steps to minimize the hazards of falling.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

Apr 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,595 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi): Industrial truck(s) in use did not meet the applicable requirements of design, construction, stability, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation, as defined in American National Standards Institute B56.1-1969, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks:    (a) At the front of the residence:  On or about 3/27/2019, the Gradall Material Handler, Model # 534C-6, Serial # 0344744, was left unattended with the load elevated at the 2nd story window.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l):Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178:  (a) At the front of the residence:  On or about 3/27/2019, the employer did not ensure that the material handler operator was trained and evaluated at least every three years.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    (a) At the front of the residence:  On or about 3/27/2019, a folded step ladder was propped against the front entry way to gain access to the house, a height of approximately 39 inches.